UPSC Geography 2022

Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) Define 'speleothem'. Discuss the various forms and features of speleothems. (10 marks) (b) What are the high altitude environment…

(a) Sequential changes in land use and land cover have brought global and regional ecological changes and imbalances. Elucidate. (20 marks) (b) Explain how various aspects of chan…

(a) Plants and animals that exist in a particular ecosystem are those that have been successful in adjusting to their habitat and environmental conditions. Elucidate with examples…

(a) Rise of surface temperature brings severe consequences. Elaborate the potential changes and threats associated with it in the world. (20 marks) (b) Describe how short term var…

Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) Analyse the effects of Globalisation on languages. (10 marks) (b) "Shifting global trade patterns create new opportunities". Exam…

(a) "Culture is a dynamic concept". Elucidate with examples. (20 marks) (b) "Automation is rapidly changing the economies of labour and will affect trade patterns in significant w…

(a) "Climate change is a serious problem to global food security and poverty eradication". Critically examine. (20 marks) (b) Critically examine the significance of the Quantitati…

(a) How migration is affected by push and pull factors? Explain how these factors play a role in understanding new settlement patterns. (20 marks) (b) Explain the relevance and ap…

On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations, whether physical / commercia…

(a) Critically examine the factors affecting the unpredictability of South-West Monsoon system in India. 20 (b) The peninsular location of India provides scope for harnessing non-…

(a) Discuss the recent changes brought about in institutional frameworks of agriculture in India. Evaluate its impact on the agrarian economy of the country. 20 (b) Discuss the co…

(a) India is bestowed with rich mineral resources due to its geological structure. Correlate the above statement with large mineral belts of India. 20 (b) Discuss the importance o…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10×5=50 (a) Discuss the impact of Forest Rights Act, 2006 on the local forest communities in India. 10 (b) Can the Panchay…

(a) Why do disparities in development and incomes between regions persist in large countries like India ? How does the recent ADP plan address the issue ? 20 (b) Critically examin…

(a) Discuss the salient characteristics of industrial complexes of Western India. Examine the impact of SEZ policy on the region. 20 (b) Discuss the emergence of linguistic region…

(a) How do agro-climatic and land capability indicators assist in macro-agricultural regionalisation of India ? Illustrate with an appropriate map. 20 (b) Discuss the geopolitical…